Wagga-raised author Maree Fenton-Smith pays homage to regional NSW in new children's novel

Hayley Wilkinson
Updated October 18 2021 - 7:48pm, first published 6:00pm
NEW BOOK: Maree Fenton-Smith is a Wagga-raised children's author. Her latest novel 'My Unfortunate Past' is set in regional New South Wales and features many key descriptions of Australian drought. Image supplied.
NEW BOOK: Maree Fenton-Smith is a Wagga-raised children's author. Her latest novel 'My Unfortunate Past' is set in regional New South Wales and features many key descriptions of Australian drought. Image supplied.

A former Wagga resident is changing the narrative of Australian children's writing by tackling the lack of regional representation in stories.

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Hayley Wilkinson

Born and raised within the Riverina, Hayley launched her journalism career at The Daily Advertiser in September 2021. During her time she covered events, entertainment and human interest stories.

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